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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bled to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bled

Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
$255
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
$255
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 České dráhy. The train journey from Bled to Vienna takes 5h 55m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leipzig, expect to pay about $239 for a 12h 10m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 135 km and will cost you around $41. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 193 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 České dráhy. The train journey from Bled to Vienna takes 5h 55m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leipzig, expect to pay about $239 for a 12h 10m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 135 km and will cost you around $41. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 193 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bled

Airlines serving Bled

Lufthansa
Good (3,989 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,778 reviews)
SWISS
Good (862 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,132 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,446 reviews)
Air France
Good (886 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,378 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,984 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (942 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
LOT
Good (650 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (656 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (176 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (123 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,372 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (110 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 $181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $267 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bled

Most booked hotels in Bled

Bled Rose Hotel
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$218+
Vila Bled
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$401+
Hotel Park
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$190+
Rikli Balance Hotel
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$231+
Hotel Astoria Bled
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$209+
Hotel Savica Garni
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$170+

Hiring a car in Bled

Expect to pay $2.70 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 $32.40 and $43.19. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.70 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 $32.40 and $43.19. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.