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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 10m.
ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Vienna takes 5h 40m and costs around £21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about £209 for a 11h 00m 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 Sixt and Avantcar, among others, in Ljubljana.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Itabus. From Vienna, the bus ride to Bled takes 497 km and will cost you around £22. From Munich, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 499 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 £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.24 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 £14.88 and £19.83. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Elantra Touring or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.