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Where to stay
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Bled travel guide

Bled Tourism | Bled Guide

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
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in March
Estimated hotel price
$136
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 New York and takes around 9h 35m.

Train

ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 23m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $35 for a 6h 14m 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 Sixt and Europcar, 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 $26. From Graz, the ticket costs about $35 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 New York and takes around 9h 35m.

Train

ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 23m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $35 for a 6h 14m 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 Sixt and Europcar, 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 $26. From Graz, the ticket costs about $35 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 (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,727 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,685 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,068 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,183 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,851 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,088 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,716 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,472 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,122 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,128 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (401 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 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 $1,169 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bled

Most booked hotels in Bled

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Hotel Triglav
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1325 reviews)
$120+
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Bled Rose Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1920 reviews)
$154+
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Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2261 reviews)
$130+
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Hotel Astoria Bled
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1458 reviews)
$137+
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Central Bled House
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1549 reviews)
$87+
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Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2511 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Bled

Expect to pay $6.09 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 $73.13 and $97.51. 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 Mini rental cars (Renault Twingo or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.09 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 $73.13 and $97.51. 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 Mini rental cars (Renault Twingo or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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