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 March
Estimated hotel price
$223
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in March
Estimated hotel price
$223
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 only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Cologne takes 11h 24m and costs around $547 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about $457 for a 11h 46m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Graz, the bus ride to Bled takes 264 km and will cost you around $67. From Vienna, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 467 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 only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Cologne takes 11h 24m and costs around $547 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about $457 for a 11h 46m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Graz, the bus ride to Bled takes 264 km and will cost you around $67. From Vienna, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 467 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bled

Airlines serving Bled

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,063 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,410 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,075 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (370 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,091 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (388 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 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 $218 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $2,057 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bled

Most booked hotels in Bled

Bled Rose Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$287+
Hotel Park - Sava Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$220+
Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$245+
Vila Bled
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$336+
Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$232+
Garni Hotel Savica - Sava Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$296+

Hiring a car in Bled

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.48 and $47.30. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.48 and $47.30. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.