Introduction
What to do
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.

When to visit Bled

Bled in October
Estimated hotel price
£88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in October
Estimated hotel price
£88
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 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 Vienna takes 6h 02m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Karlsruhe, expect to pay about £167 for a 9h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bled is to pick up a car hire from Ljubljana, which is about 46 km from Bled. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 137 km and will cost you around £21. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 193 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city centre.

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 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 Vienna takes 6h 02m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Karlsruhe, expect to pay about £167 for a 9h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bled is to pick up a car hire from Ljubljana, which is about 46 km from Bled. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 137 km and will cost you around £21. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 193 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bled

MBXMaribor
LJULjubljana Joze Pucnik
POWPortoroz

Airlines serving Bled

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,547 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,038 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,401 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,046 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,079 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (381 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,840 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 £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £155 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)
£125+
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Hotel Park - Sava Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Vila Bled
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Pension Lectar
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Sport Manca Garni Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Hiring a car in Bled

Expect to pay £1.28 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 £15.35 and £20.46. Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bled, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.28 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 £15.35 and £20.46. Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bled, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

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