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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 11h 15m.
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 C$ 37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about C$ 34 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 Avantcar, among others, in Ljubljana.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, GoOpti and BlaBlaBus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 137 km and will cost you around C$ 27. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 185 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the downtown.
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 C$ 152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 220 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
Expect to pay C$ 2.25 per litre in Bled (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 26.93 and C$ 35.91. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are, on average, 18% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.