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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bled to see all of its attractions.
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 Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 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 AED 107 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about AED 99 for a 5h 40m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, GoOpti and BlaBlaBus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 135 km and will cost you around AED 81. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about AED 129 for a journey of 185 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 AED 416 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 589 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 AED 6.14 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 73.60 and AED 98.13. 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 Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.