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

Bled travel guide

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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
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in January
Estimated hotel price
$157
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 $130 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about $224 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 GoOpti. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 151 km and will cost you around $60. From Venice, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 241 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 $130 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about $224 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 GoOpti. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 151 km and will cost you around $60. From Venice, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 241 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 (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,368 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,218 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,517 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,217 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 $256 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $497 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)
$272+
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Vila Bled
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$410+
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Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$330+
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Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$331+
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Garni Hotel Savica - Sava Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$309+
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Hiring a car in Bled

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.37 and $53.83. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Economy (Class Economy Car 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 $3.37 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 $40.37 and $53.83. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Economy (Class Economy Car 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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