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
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
£73
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.

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 Avantcar and Garage No 1, among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Bled takes 120 miles and will cost you around £21. From Venice, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 165 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.

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 Avantcar and Garage No 1, among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Bled takes 120 miles and will cost you around £21. From Venice, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 165 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

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,900 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,866 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,303 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,393 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,174 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,186 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,491 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,180 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (417 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,889 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 £180 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Ribno Alpine Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Vila Bled
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£177+
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Grand Hotel Toplice
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£180+
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Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Penzion Kovac
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Bled

Hiring a car in Bled costs £34 per day, on average, or £101 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, 41% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay £1.40 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 £16.72 and £22.30.

Hiring a car in Bled costs £34 per day, on average, or £101 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, 41% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.

Expect to pay £1.40 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 £16.72 and £22.30.

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