Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bled has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Bled

Activities

Amazing Canyoning - experience in a natural water park
Water Activities
Sport and terapeutic massages
Spa/Massage
Bled Rafting Adventure - The Best Rafting in Bled!
Adventure
Amazing Outdoor Adventures in Bled, Slovenia!
Water Activities

Nature & Outdoor Activities

Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding
Mushrooming & medicinal herbs foraging in Triglav national park
Outdoors
Hot Air Balloon Flight at Iconic Lake Bled
Outdoors
Hut to hut hiking Slovenia
Hiking / Trekking

Tours

Photo Tours Bled - Explore the nicest views in the area
Outdoors
Bike & Hike From Ljubljana via Bled to Bohinj Lake
Bike Tour

Other activities

Clear Kayak Bled - The only transparent kayak experience in Slovenia
Sports & Fitness•Water Sports
A well known restaurant by the Bled lake, furnished in a rowing style
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife•Restaurant
Bled shuttle - transfers, activites, bike rental, taxi and more
Transport•Airport Transfers

When to visit Bled

Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
£93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
£93
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 most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by Train. The train journey from Bled to Vienna takes 6h 09m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about £104 for a 6h 22m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 90 miles and will cost you around £21. From Venice, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 150 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 most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by Train. The train journey from Bled to Vienna takes 6h 09m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about £104 for a 6h 22m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 90 miles and will cost you around £21. From Venice, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 150 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 (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (367 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 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 £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £199 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, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Hotel Park - Sava Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£127+
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Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Vila Bled
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Pension Lectar
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Sport Manca Garni Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Hiring a car in Bled

Hiring a car in Bled costs £34 per day, on average, or £102 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, 30% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay £1.26 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 £15.10 and £20.14. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bled costs £34 per day, on average, or £102 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, 30% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay £1.26 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 £15.10 and £20.14. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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