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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in March
Estimated hotel price
$48
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 Boston and takes around 10h 30m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by Train. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 26m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Graz, expect to pay about $61 for a 3h 05m 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 Free2rent 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 135 km and will cost you around $39. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 249 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 Boston and takes around 10h 30m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by Train. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 26m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Graz, expect to pay about $61 for a 3h 05m 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 Free2rent 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 135 km and will cost you around $39. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 249 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,948 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,912 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,330 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,196 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,562 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,222 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,436 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,196 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (425 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 $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $256 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, 2432 reviews)
$115+
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Ribno Alpine Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2535 reviews)
$153+
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Vila Bled
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1876 reviews)
$219+
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Grand Hotel Toplice
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1610 reviews)
$256+
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Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2547 reviews)
$178+
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Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2351 reviews)
$167+
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Renting a car in Bled

Renting a car in Bled costs $31 per day, on average, or $62 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Bled.

Expect to pay $7.23 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 $86.76 and $115.68.

Renting a car in Bled costs $31 per day, on average, or $62 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Bled.

Expect to pay $7.23 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 $86.76 and $115.68.

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