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.
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 the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 13h 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 $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $29 for a 5h 40m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bled is to pick up a car rental from Ljubljana, which is about 46 km from Bled. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, 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 $26. From Salzburg, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 332 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city center.
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 $129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $183 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bled
Most booked hotels in Bled
Renting a car in Bled
Renting a car in Bled costs $47 per day, on average, or $93 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik.
Expect to pay $6.13 per gallon in Bled (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $73.59 and $98.12. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.