With a population of 5.181, Bled is a must-see destination in Upper Carniola, Slovenia. It is the most popular tourist destination 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 16h 20m.
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bled, followed by České dráhy. The train journey from Bled to Salzburg takes 4h 52m and costs around S$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about S$ 34 for a 5h 40m 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 ATET and Europcar, among others, in Ljubljana.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bled, including GoOpti, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Bled takes 137 km and will cost you around S$ 27. From Rijeka, the ticket costs about S$ 26 for a journey of 209 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 S$ 154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 219 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay S$ 2.28 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 S$ 27.31 and S$ 36.41. The most frequently booked car type in Bled is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.