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How to get fromFrankfurt am Main to Heidelbergby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 82
    3h 48m
    €48–191

  2. Bus via Karlsruhe

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus bus N27 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Strasbourgbus bus 321 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Menchhoffenbus bus
    6h 21m
    €29–81

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to STRASBOURG, Place de l"Etoilebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Menchhoffenbus bus Autocar
    5h 27m
    €30–56

  4. Drive 205.7 km

    1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelbergcar car 205.7 km
    2h 28m
    €32–46

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbftrain train Re3
    2. Take the bus from Sarreguemines to Menchhoffenbus bus Autocar
    5h 59m
    €49–185

Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Heidelberg, France?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to Menchhoffen via STRASBOURG, Place de l"Etoile, Etoile Bourse, Gare Centrale, and Strasbourg in around 5h 27m.

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