Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bled has to offer.

When to visit Bled

Bled in January
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in January
Estimated hotel price
£73
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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 19m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rijeka, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bled is to pick up a car hire from Ljubljana, which is about 29 miles from Bled. You’ll find branches of Avantcar 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 80 miles and will cost you around £18. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 135 miles. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 miles from the city centre.

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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 19m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rijeka, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bled is to pick up a car hire from Ljubljana, which is about 29 miles from Bled. You’ll find branches of Avantcar 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 80 miles and will cost you around £18. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 135 miles. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Bled

MBXMaribor
LJULjubljana Joze Pucnik
POWPortoroz

Airlines serving Bled

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (358 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 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 £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £200 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, Excellent reviews)
£191+
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Hotel Park - Sava Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£200+
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Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£204+
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Vila Bled
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£208+
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Grand Hotel Toplice
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£240+
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Pension Lectar
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hiring a car in Bled

Hiring a car in Bled costs £43 per day, on average, or £130 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay £1.24 per litre in Bled (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.78 and £19.70. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bled costs £43 per day, on average, or £130 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay £1.24 per litre in Bled (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.78 and £19.70. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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