Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bled travel guide

Bled Tourism | Bled Guide

You're Going to Love Bled

With a population of 5 181, Bled is a must-see destination in Upper Carniola, Slovenia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bled deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bled

Bled in January
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in January
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bled

Plane

Although Bled doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik (LJU), which is located 32 km from Bled.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by Train. The train journey from Bled to Vienna takes 5h 34m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about $218 for a 5h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bled is to pick up a car hire from Ljubljana, which is about 46 km from Bled. You’ll find branches of INTERRENT and Avantcar, among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 145 km and will cost you around $44. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 233 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Bled doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik (LJU), which is located 32 km from Bled.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by Train. The train journey from Bled to Vienna takes 5h 34m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about $218 for a 5h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bled is to pick up a car hire from Ljubljana, which is about 46 km from Bled. You’ll find branches of INTERRENT and Avantcar, among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 145 km and will cost you around $44. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 233 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bled

MBXMaribor
LJULjubljana Joze Pucnik
POWPortoroz

Airlines serving Bled

Lufthansa
Good (7,992 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,969 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,359 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,436 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,511 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,213 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bled

From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Toplice to great affordable options like the Nature Hotel Lukanc, Bled offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $251 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $483 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bled

Most booked hotels in Bled

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Ribno Alpine Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$267+
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Vila Bled
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$402+
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Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$334+
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Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$325+
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Garni Hotel Savica - Sava Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$306+
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Hiring a car in Bled

Expect to pay $3.31 per litre in Bled (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.63 and $52.84. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bled, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.31 per litre in Bled (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.63 and $52.84. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bled, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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