What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €8 - €15 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 50 min and costs €12 - €18.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg?

The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Heidelberg is 87 km. The road distance is 87.2 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs €15 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg?

The train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg bus from?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg train from?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg is to train which takes 1h and costs €15 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €15 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg train arrive?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg is 87 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg?

Book your Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 26 / ...
1h
€15–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
1h 49m
€8–15
Drive 87.2 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelbergcar 87.2 km
50 min
€13–18

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Distance: 86.8 km
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €15–70 and the journey takes 1h. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint hourly. Tickets cost €8–15 and the journey takes 1h 44m.

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