How to get from Frankfurt to Heidelberg
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We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 52m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 525 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
525 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €5Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 40mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 52mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€5Omio catalogue, Sep 840m · directSee Train details
- Bus€5Omio catalogue, Sep 852m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Heidelberg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt → Heidelbergbus
FlixBus·52m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Frankfurt to Heidelberg
FlixBus runs 84 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 84 | 00:05 | 23:45 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 40 | 05:19 | 13:50 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Heidelberg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, about 52 min. In total it's roughly €9 over 52 min, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Heidelberg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
The most useful route takes about 52m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Heidelberg from Frankfurt?
About 525 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Heidelberg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €9. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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