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 February
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
£72
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 05m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by Train. The train journey from Bled to Vienna takes 5h 34m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about £96 for a 5h 53m 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 Avantcar and Goldcar Rental SP, 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 135 km and will cost you around £27. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 251 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 05m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by Train. The train journey from Bled to Vienna takes 5h 34m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about £96 for a 5h 53m 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 Avantcar and Goldcar Rental SP, 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 135 km and will cost you around £27. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 251 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,975 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,949 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,242 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,509 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,207 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 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 £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £194 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bled

Most booked hotels in Bled

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Ribno Alpine Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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Grand Hotel Toplice
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£194+
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Sport Manca Garni Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£137+
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Hiring a car in Bled

Hiring a car in Bled costs £36 per day, on average, or £107 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, 40% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay £1.42 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 £16.95 and £22.60.

Hiring a car in Bled costs £36 per day, on average, or £107 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, 40% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay £1.42 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 £16.95 and £22.60.

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