What is the cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Bled?

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Bled is to bus via Munich which costs €35 - €95 and takes 9h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Esslingen to Bled?

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Bled is to drive and car train which takes 4h 59m and costs €130 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Esslingen and Bled?

No, there is no direct bus from Esslingen to Bled station. However, there are services departing from Esslingen and arriving at Bled bus station via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Bled?

The distance between Esslingen and Bled is 597 km. The road distance is 569.4 km.

How do I travel from Esslingen to Bled without a car?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Bled without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 47m and costs €85 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Esslingen to Bled?

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Esslingen to Bled, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Bled bus from?

Esslingen to Bled bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.

Bus or fly from Esslingen to Bled?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Bled is to bus via Munich which takes 9h 46m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €150 - €350 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Esslingen to Bled bus arrive?

Esslingen to Bled bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Bled?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Bled is 569 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Esslingen to Bled.

Where can I stay near Bled?

There are 1469+ hotels available in Bled.

Esslingen to Bled - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Esslingen to Bled by train, bus, night train, car, car train, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Esslingen to München Hbf47 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Villach HbfRj
3. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Bled bus station
8h 47m
€87–203
Bus via Munich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Munich central bus stationN952 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bled bus station943 / ...
9h 46m
€35–94
Night train
1. Take the night train from Goeppingen to JeseniceEn
12h 30m
€38–72
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Esslingen to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bled
4h 59m
€133–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart - Airport Bus Station to VillachBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Bled bus stationN947
11h 50m
€46–70
Drive 569.4 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Bled569.4 km
5h 20m
€81–117
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Ljubljana
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Ljubljana (LJU)STR - LJU
6h 53m
€153–342
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Ljubljana
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Ljubljana (LJU)MUC - LJU
5h 42m
€204–394
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Ljubljana
1. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Ljubljana (LJU)FRA - LJU
5h 42m
€165–362
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Klagenfurt Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)STR - KLU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
8h 53m
€181–562

Esslingen to Bled by train and bus

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8h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 597.4 km
Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Esslingen, Germany and Bled, Slovenia?

You can take a bus from Esslingen to Bled bus station via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal and Munich central bus station in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) operates a vehicle from Goeppingen to Jesenice once daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 9h 43m.

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