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
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in October
Estimated hotel price
£86
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 Frankfurt am Main takes 9h 12m and costs around £209 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cologne, expect to pay about £235 for a 10h 24m 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 Europcar, among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Bled takes 274 km and will cost you around £27. From Salzburg, the ticket costs about £45 for a journey of 332 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 Frankfurt am Main takes 9h 12m and costs around £209 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cologne, expect to pay about £235 for a 10h 24m 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 Europcar, among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Bled takes 274 km and will cost you around £27. From Salzburg, the ticket costs about £45 for a journey of 332 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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,098 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (390 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,625 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 £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £865 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)
£116+
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Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Hotel Astoria Bled
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hotel Park - Sava Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Hiring a car in Bled

Expect to pay £1.25 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 £14.92 and £19.90. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.25 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 £14.92 and £19.90. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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