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.
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 Los Angeles and takes around 13h 50m.
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by České dráhy. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 15m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $27 for a 5h 40m trip.
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 Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Ljubljana.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, GoOpti and BlaBlaBus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 137 km and will cost you around $27. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 185 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city center.
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 $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $161 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Bled costs $44 per day, on average, or $87 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, 13% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.
Expect to pay $6.21 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 $74.50 and $99.33. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.