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 February
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
$118
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 20 miles 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 $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Innsbruck, expect to pay about $128 for a 5h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bled is to pick up a car hire from Ljubljana, which is about 29 miles from Bled. You’ll find branches of Avantcar and INTERRENT , among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 84 miles and will cost you around $66. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 155 miles. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Bled doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik (LJU), which is located 20 miles 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 $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Innsbruck, expect to pay about $128 for a 5h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bled is to pick up a car hire from Ljubljana, which is about 29 miles from Bled. You’ll find branches of Avantcar and INTERRENT , among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 84 miles and will cost you around $66. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 155 miles. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Bled

MBXMaribor
LJULjubljana Joze Pucnik
POWPortoroz

Airlines serving Bled

Lufthansa
Good (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,917 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,335 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,199 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,659 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,197 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (425 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 $230 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $435 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)
$260+
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Vila Bled
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$372+
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Grand Hotel Toplice
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$435+
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Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$303+
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Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$284+
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Hiring a car in Bled

Expect to pay $3.25 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 $38.97 and $51.95. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.25 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 $38.97 and $51.95. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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