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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
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. The shortest flight to Bled from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 15h 45m.

Train

ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 33m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $94 for a 5h 34m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Bled takes 145 miles and will cost you around $12. From Vienna, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 255 miles. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Bled doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik (LJU), which is located 20 miles from Bled. The shortest flight to Bled from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 15h 45m.

Train

ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 33m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $94 for a 5h 34m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Bled takes 145 miles and will cost you around $12. From Vienna, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 255 miles. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 miles from the city center.

Airports near Bled

MBXMaribor
LJULjubljana Joze Pucnik
POWPortoroz

Airlines serving Bled

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,106 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,150 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (388 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,110 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 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 $122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,169 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bled

Most booked hotels in Bled

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Vila Radolca apartments & rooms
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, 213 reviews)
$111+
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Bled Rose Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1895 reviews)
$157+
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Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2243 reviews)
$160+
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Hotel Astoria Bled
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1448 reviews)
$138+
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Török rooms, bistro & wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2499 reviews)
$101+
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Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2496 reviews)
$132+
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Renting a car in Bled

Expect to pay $6.40 per gallon in Bled (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $76.77 and $102.36. 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 Mini rental cars (Renault Twingo or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.40 per gallon in Bled (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $76.77 and $102.36. 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 Mini rental cars (Renault Twingo or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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