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Duration 1h 36m
Distance 92.1 km
Average price 26€
Frequency Hourly

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Train
Frankfurt am Main
Heidelberg-Altstadt
The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg-Altstadt takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg-Altstadt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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  1. Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
  2. Heidelberg-Altstadt
1h
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Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg-Altstadt train times

Trains run hourly between Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg-Altstadt. The earliest departure is at 21:06 at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 23:12 which arrives into Heidelberg-Altstadt at 00:43. All services require a transfer at HEIDELBERG HBF and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Departing Monday, April 12, 2021
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Frankfurt am Main
2h 24m
Heidelberg-Altstadt
Duration
2h 24m
Stops
1 stop
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, DB
Frankfurt am Main
1h 23m
Heidelberg-Altstadt
Duration
1h 23m
Stops
1 stop
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Frankfurt am Main
1h 31m
Heidelberg-Altstadt
Duration
1h 31m
Stops
1 stop
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Departing Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Frankfurt am Main
3h 41m
Heidelberg-Altstadt
Duration
3h 41m
Stops
1 stop
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Frankfurt am Main
1h 54m
Heidelberg-Altstadt
Duration
1h 54m
Stops
1 stop
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Frankfurt am Main
1h 54m
Heidelberg-Altstadt
Duration
1h 54m
Stops
1 stop
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional
Frankfurt am Main
1h 11m
Heidelberg-Altstadt
Duration
1h 11m
Stops
1 stop
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional
Frankfurt am Main
1h 4m
Heidelberg-Altstadt
Duration
1h 4m
Stops
1 stop
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Frankfurt am Main
1h 53m
Heidelberg-Altstadt
Duration
1h 53m
Stops
1 stop
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, Deutsche Bahn Regional
Frankfurt am Main
1h 16m
Heidelberg-Altstadt
Duration
1h 16m
Stops
1 stop
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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg-Altstadt. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg-Altstadt via Heidelberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

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The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg-Altstadt is 78 km. The road distance is 92.1 km.

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Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg-Altstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

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Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg-Altstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Heidelberg Hbf station.

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What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg-Altstadt?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost 23€ - 35€ and the journey takes 51 min. Three other operators also service this route.
Train operators
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Ave. Duration
51 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
23€ - 35€

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).

Contact Details
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Ave. Duration
51 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
23€ - 35€
Website
Deutsche Bahn
ICE3 2nd class seats
Man in Seat61
ICE first class interior
Rail Europe
ICE 3
Sebastian Terfloth
The front lounge of an ICE 3 (2nd class)
Sebastian Terfloth
ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Andre_de Wikipedia
Intercity-Express train
Wikipedia
Exterior of DB Intercity Express (ICE)
Caef
Interior of ICE train
VoI
Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof
Wikipedia
Deutsche Bahn Intercity
Ave. Duration
53 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
40€ - 60€

Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.

Contact Details
Website
bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Ave. Duration
53 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
40€ - 60€
Website
reiseauskunft.bahn.de
IC Oberstdorf - Hannover Hbf
Albert Koch
IC 147
Rob Dammers
Interior of Bpmmdz IC 240
Albert Koch
Interior Bpmz IC 2179
Albert Koch
Intercity 2
bahn.com
Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof
Wikipedia
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Ave. Duration
1h 32m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
14€ - 21€

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.

Contact Details
Website
bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 32m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
14€ - 21€
Website
reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Regional Express (RE)
bahn.com
Regionalbahn (RB)
bahn.com
Dresden-Klotzsche S2
Phil Richards
RE3864, Hof Hbf to Bamberg
Phil Richards
Regional Express WC toilet
Albert Koch
Regional Express Interior
Albert Koch
DB Regional train
Wiki
Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof
Wikipedia
Deutsche Bahn Eurocity
Ave. Duration
51 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
14€ - 20€

Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.

Contact Details
Website
bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Ave. Duration
51 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
14€ - 20€
Website
reiseauskunft.bahn.de
DB Eurocity
Pjedro22
Berlin Warsaw Express
BahnBilder
Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof
Wikipedia

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