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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 50m.
Train
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by České dráhy. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 15m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $41 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 Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Ljubljana.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including GoOpti, FlixBus and Bus. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Bled takes 185 km and will cost you around $47. From Rijeka, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 209 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 $171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $245 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 $2.55 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 $30.54 and $40.72. 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, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.