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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
$27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in March
Estimated hotel price
$27
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 San Diego and takes around 15h 55m.

Train

ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Graz takes 3h 39m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $36 for a 6h 14m 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 Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Bled takes 298 km and will cost you around $68. From Vienna, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 410 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 San Diego and takes around 15h 55m.

Train

ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Graz takes 3h 39m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $36 for a 6h 14m 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 Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Bled takes 298 km and will cost you around $68. From Vienna, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 410 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 (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,711 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,135 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,495 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,178 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,133 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,144 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (405 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,867 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 $339 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, 2336 reviews)
$44+
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Hotel Park - Sava Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3355 reviews)
$116+
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Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2265 reviews)
$132+
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Hotel Astoria Bled
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1460 reviews)
$136+
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Grand Hotel Toplice
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1565 reviews)
$339+
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Penzion Kovac
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 995 reviews)
$90+
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Renting a car in Bled

Renting a car in Bled costs $72 per day, on average, or $145 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, 45% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay $6.13 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 $73.59 and $98.12. 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 Economy rental cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bled costs $72 per day, on average, or $145 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, 45% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay $6.13 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 $73.59 and $98.12. 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 Economy rental cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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