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

The distance between the two cities is 49 miles (79 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

The majority of buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg start their journey at Frankfurt Airport and wind up at Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Heidelberg?

Once in Heidelberg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Segway-Tour, Heidelberg Funicular Railway and the Königstuhl Mountain, Market Square with the Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg Castle (with the Barrel Cellar and the German Pharmacy Museum) and Studentenkarzer (Student Prison).

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 30m	6:15pm	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 29
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 30
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 December 1
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 December 2
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 December 3
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	5:40pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	6:55pm	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 the good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

49 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $27	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $94	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $37	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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FlixBus

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Staff4.4

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Cleanliness4.3

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

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