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 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bled has to offer.
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.
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by Train. The train journey from Bled to Vienna takes 6h 07m and costs around £65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about £39 for a 6h 15m trip.
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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Ljubljana.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Bled takes 193 km and will cost you around £72. From Venice, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 282 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city centre.
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 £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £128 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.83 and £21.10. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai i30 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.