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. Bled deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Bled
Activities
Nature & Outdoor Activities
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 20 miles from Bled. The shortest flight to Bled from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.
Train
ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Klagenfurt takes 2h 37m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about £23 for a 5h 40m 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 Sixt and Free2rent, 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 133 miles and will cost you around £20. From Salzburg, the ticket costs about £38 for a journey of 206 miles. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 miles 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 £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £144 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
Hiring a car in Bled costs £56 per day, on average, or £111 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 60% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.
Expect to pay £1.28 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 £15.27 and £20.36. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.