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. Bled deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 26h 05m.
ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 15m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about $188 for a 6h 16m trip.
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 Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Ljubljana.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 135 km and will cost you around $33. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 193 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city centre.
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 $179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $244 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $2.53 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 $30.27 and $40.36. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.