What is the travel distance from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg is approximately 79 km (49 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

Buses departing from Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt am Main will take you to Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz in Heidelberg.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 35m	3:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	3:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	1:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	2:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	6:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 20m	7:40am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	10:50am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:35pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 35m	3:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	3:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	1:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	2:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	6:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 20m	7:40am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	10:50am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:35pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 30m	9:40pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	3:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	1:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	2:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	6:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 20m	7:40am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	10:50am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:35pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 35m	4:25am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	3:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	1:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	2:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	6:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 20m	7:40am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	10:50am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:35pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 35m	3:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	3:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	1:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	2:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	6:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 20m	7:40am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	10:50am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:35pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 35m	2:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	3:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	1:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	2:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	10:50am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:35pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	6:55pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 35m	3:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	3:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	1:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	2:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	10:50am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:35pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 30m	3:05pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

79 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $56	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $120	Average Duration1h 18m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $22	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Visit page
D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Stops in Heidelberg

A
Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
B
Heidelberg
Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
C
Heidelberg Central Station
Kurfürsten-Anlage 60, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg by bus

What is the travel distance from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg is approximately 79 km (49 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
Buses departing from Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt am Main will take you to Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz in Heidelberg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$13

11-19

$12

Today

$11

11-21

$12

11-22

$12

11-23

$12

11-24

$10

11-25

$9

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $32 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-25.