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Where to stay
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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
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in March
Estimated hotel price
$114
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 9h 45m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by Train. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 19m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salzburg, expect to pay about $25 for a 4h 38m 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 CarWiz, among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including Bus, FlixBus and GoOpti. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 135 km and will cost you around $35. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $17 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 New York and takes around 9h 45m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by Train. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 19m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salzburg, expect to pay about $25 for a 4h 38m 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 CarWiz, among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including Bus, FlixBus and GoOpti. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 135 km and will cost you around $35. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $17 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 (7,213 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,373 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,146 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,959 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,841 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,921 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,004 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (362 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bled

Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $261 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bled

Most booked hotels in Bled

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Bled Rose Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1765 reviews)
$250+
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B&B Vidmar, Lesce-Bled
1 star
Excellent (9.1, 405 reviews)
$120+
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Hotel Park - Sava Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3093 reviews)
$285+
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Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2136 reviews)
$309+
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Vila Bled
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1775 reviews)
$253+
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Grand Hotel Toplice
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1481 reviews)
$261+
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Renting a car in Bled

Renting a car in Bled costs $53 per day, on average, or $107 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, 7% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay $6.51 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 $78.13 and $104.17. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Luxury (Land Rover Discovery Sport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Hyundai i20 or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bled costs $53 per day, on average, or $107 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, 7% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay $6.51 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 $78.13 and $104.17. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Luxury (Land Rover Discovery Sport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Hyundai i20 or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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