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 20 miles from Bled. The shortest flight to Bled from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by Train. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 26m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Graz, expect to pay about £45 for a 3h 05m 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 Goldcar Rental SP and Free2rent, 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 75 miles and will cost you around £22. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 145 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 15m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by Train. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 26m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Graz, expect to pay about £45 for a 3h 05m 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 Goldcar Rental SP and Free2rent, 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 75 miles and will cost you around £22. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 145 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 (7,946 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,910 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,643 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,759 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,220 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,195 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (425 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 £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £190 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)
£113+
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Vila Bled
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£162+
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Grand Hotel Toplice
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£190+
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Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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Sport Manca Garni Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Hiring a car in Bled

Hiring a car in Bled costs £31 per day, on average, or £94 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, 35% 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 £17.00 and £22.66.

Hiring a car in Bled costs £31 per day, on average, or £94 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, 35% 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 £17.00 and £22.66.

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