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 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 £56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about £97 for a 5h 53m 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 CarWiz and Garage No 1, 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 94 miles and will cost you around £26. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about £13 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 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 £56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about £97 for a 5h 53m 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 CarWiz and Garage No 1, 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 94 miles and will cost you around £26. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about £13 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 (8,002 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,718 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,513 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,217 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 £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £215 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)
£118+
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Vila Bled
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£178+
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Penzion Kovac
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£144+
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Hiring a car in Bled

Hiring a car in Bled costs £34 per day, on average, or £100 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, 31% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.54 and £23.39. Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bled, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Bled costs £34 per day, on average, or £100 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, 31% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.54 and £23.39. Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bled, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

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