Bled travel guide
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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
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 27h 10m.
Train
ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Klagenfurt takes 2h 37m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $44 for a 5h 40m 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 Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Ljubljana.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Klagenfurt, the bus ride to Bled takes 214 km and will cost you around $39. From Salzburg, the ticket costs about $74 for a journey of 332 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bled
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 $188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $276 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bled
Most booked hotels in Bled
Hiring a car in Bled
Expect to pay $2.45 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 $29.31 and $39.08. 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.