There are 5 ways to get from Lake Bled to Ljubljana by bus, train, taxi or car
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Bus
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Take the bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana
4 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Bled Jezero to Ljubljana
Train via Lesce Bled
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Take the train from Lesce Bled to Ljubljana
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Lake Bled to Ljubljana
Drive
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Drive from Lake Bled to Ljubljana
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Bled to Ljubljana is to train which costs €5 - €12 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Bled to Ljubljana is to taxi. Taking this option will cost €80 - €100 and takes 36 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bled and arriving at Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bled Jezero and arriving at Ljubljana. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Lake Bled and Ljubljana is 47 km. The road distance is 55.8 km.
The best way to get from Lake Bled to Ljubljana without a car is to bus which takes 1h 17m and costs €3 - €16.
The bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lake Bled to Ljubljana bus services, operated by Alpetour - Potovalna Agencija, D.O.O., depart from Bled station.
Lake Bled to Ljubljana train services, operated by Slovenian Railways (SŽ), depart from Bled Jezero station.
The best way to get from Lake Bled to Ljubljana is to bus which takes 1h 17m and costs €3 - €16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €5 - €12 and takes 1h 42m.

- Distance: 46.9 km
- Duration: 1h 17m
What companies run services between Lake Bled, Slovenia and Ljubljana, Slovenia?
Alpetour - Potovalna Agencija, D.O.O. operates a bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana hourly. Tickets cost €3 - €6 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Slovenian Railways (SŽ) operates a train from Bled Jezero to Ljubljana twice a week. Tickets cost €5 - €12 and the journey takes 1h 42m.

- Phone
- +386 129 13 332
- potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Bled Jezero to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5 - €12
- Website
- Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- €6 - €9
- Regional Train Ticket
- €5 - €7
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- €9 - €12
Train from Lesce Bled to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3 - €10
- Website
- Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- €5 - €7
- Regional Train Ticket
- €3 - €5
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- €8 - €10

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Lesce Bled to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/

- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Lesce Bled to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity

- Phone
- +386 (0)4/20-13-210
- promet@alpetour.si
- Website
- alpetour.si
Bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €6
- Website
- Alpetour - Potovalna Agencija, D.O.O.

Bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- Arriva Slovenia

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bled bus station to Ljubljana bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- info@nomago.si
- Website
- nomago.si
Bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €16
- Website
- Nomago
- Economy
- €7 - €11
- Premium
- €10 - €14
- Family&friends
- €11 - €16
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- €80 - €100
Bled Taxi Transfers
- Phone
- +386 70 851 277
Bled Taxi
- Phone
- +386 41 710 747
- Website
- bled-taxi.si
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Bled to Ljubljana bus services, operated by Alpetour - Potovalna Agencija, D.O.O., arrive at Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana station.
Lake Bled to Ljubljana train services, operated by Slovenian Railways (SŽ), arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Bled to Ljubljana is 56 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Lake Bled to Ljubljana.
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