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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 20 miles from Bled. The shortest flight to Bled from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 16h 55m.

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 $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about $142 for a 5h 59m 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 Avantcar and Garage No 1, 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 90 miles and will cost you around $24. From Graz, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 160 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 16h 55m.

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 $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about $142 for a 5h 59m 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 Avantcar and Garage No 1, 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 90 miles and will cost you around $24. From Graz, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 160 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 (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,801 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,757 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,241 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,232 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,120 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,525 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,151 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (411 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,875 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 $309 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, 2340 reviews)
$54+
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Bled Rose Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1926 reviews)
$143+
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Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2266 reviews)
$149+
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Grand Hotel Toplice
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1565 reviews)
$309+
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Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2275 reviews)
$97+
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1A Adventure Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.4, 1788 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Bled

Renting a car in Bled costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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, 34% 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.

Renting a car in Bled costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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, 34% 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.

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