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
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
£74
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 most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by Train. The train journey from Bled to Vienna takes 5h 34m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about £105 for a 5h 59m 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 INTERRENT , 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 145 km and will cost you around £18. From Graz, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 257 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 most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by Train. The train journey from Bled to Vienna takes 5h 34m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about £105 for a 5h 59m 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 INTERRENT , 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 145 km and will cost you around £18. From Graz, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 257 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 (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,794 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,756 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,230 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,226 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,524 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,151 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (410 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,874 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 £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £229 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)
£106+
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Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Grand Hotel Toplice
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£229+
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Penzion Kovac
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hotel Park - Sava Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Hiring a car in Bled

Hiring a car in Bled costs £23 per day, on average, or £69 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Bled.

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 £15.06 and £20.08.

Hiring a car in Bled costs £23 per day, on average, or £69 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Bled.

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 £15.06 and £20.08.

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