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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
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
$70
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. The shortest flight to Bled from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 30m.

Train

ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Munich takes 6h 45m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stuttgart, expect to pay about $204 for a 9h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bled is to pick up a car rental from Ljubljana, which is about 46 km from Bled. You’ll find branches of Avantcar and Avis, 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 193 km and will cost you around $26. From Venice, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 298 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Bled doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik (LJU), which is located 32 km from Bled. The shortest flight to Bled from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 30m.

Train

ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Munich takes 6h 45m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stuttgart, expect to pay about $204 for a 9h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bled is to pick up a car rental from Ljubljana, which is about 46 km from Bled. You’ll find branches of Avantcar and Avis, 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 193 km and will cost you around $26. From Venice, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 298 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city center.

Airports near Bled

MBXMaribor
LJULjubljana Joze Pucnik
POWPortoroz

Airlines serving Bled

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,871 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,825 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,353 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,286 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,545 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,182 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,174 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (413 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,889 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 $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $245 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 Alpina
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2356 reviews)
$60+
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Bled Rose Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1926 reviews)
$169+
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Vila Bled
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1862 reviews)
$214+
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Grand Hotel Toplice
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1565 reviews)
$245+
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Penzion Kovac
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 996 reviews)
$87+
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Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2535 reviews)
$132+
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Renting a car in Bled

Renting a car in Bled costs $45 per day, on average, or $91 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

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 Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bled costs $45 per day, on average, or $91 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

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 Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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