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.
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 28h 50m.
ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Bled. The train journey from Bled to Zagreb takes 2h 15m and costs around ₹ 2,510 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rijeka, expect to pay about ₹ 2,426 for a 2h 48m trip.
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 Garage No 1, among others, in Ljubljana.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Bled takes 169 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,171. From Rijeka, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,171 for a journey of 219 km. Bled’s bus station is located 0.0 km from the city centre.
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 ₹ 9,740 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 14,342 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay ₹ 134 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 ₹ 1,606 and ₹ 2,142. 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 car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.