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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in January
Estimated hotel price
$150
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 Sacramento and takes around 20h 09m.

Train

ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Vienna takes 6h 14m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about $266 for a 10h 40m 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 CarWiz, 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 145 km and will cost you around $22. From Graz, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 257 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 Sacramento and takes around 20h 09m.

Train

ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Vienna takes 6h 14m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about $266 for a 10h 40m 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 CarWiz, 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 145 km and will cost you around $22. From Graz, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 257 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 (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,778 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,728 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,211 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,870 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,113 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,393 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,139 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,146 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (407 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,872 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 $117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $292 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 (9.1, 2339 reviews)
$52+
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Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2264 reviews)
$141+
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Grand Hotel Toplice
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1565 reviews)
$292+
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Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2520 reviews)
$119+
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Hotel Park - Sava Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3353 reviews)
$123+
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Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2275 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Bled

Renting a car in Bled costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 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, 40% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay $6.32 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 $75.86 and $101.15. 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, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bled costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 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, 40% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay $6.32 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 $75.86 and $101.15. 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, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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