Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bled travel guide

Bled Tourism | Bled Guide

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

Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 415
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bled in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 415
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 9h 25m.

Train

ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 19m and costs around AED 114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about AED 136 for a 6h 02m 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 Avantcar and Sixt, among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 145 km and will cost you around AED 110. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about AED 51 for a journey of 217 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city centre.

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 Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 9h 25m.

Train

ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 19m and costs around AED 114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about AED 136 for a 6h 02m 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 Avantcar and Sixt, among others, in Ljubljana.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 145 km and will cost you around AED 110. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about AED 51 for a journey of 217 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bled

MBXMaribor
LJULjubljana Joze Pucnik
POWPortoroz

Airlines serving Bled

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
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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 AED 465 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 830 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bled

Most booked hotels in Bled

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Bled Rose Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 833+
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Hotel Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 988+
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Rikli Balance Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 926+
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Vila Bled
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 674+
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Hotel Lovec
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 575+
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Hotel Kompas
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 569+
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Hiring a car in Bled

Expect to pay AED 5.84 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 AED 70.08 and AED 93.44. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 5.84 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 AED 70.08 and AED 93.44. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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