How to travel from Budapest to Bled

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Compare bus and flight for Budapest to Bled

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Bled among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, while a flight costs an average of $566.

Distance: 245 miles (395 km)

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$86

Average price

Cheapest

$566

Average price

$135

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

15h 16m

Average total duration

14h 46m

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30m

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5h 21m

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3h 21m

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5h 4m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Bled is a bus with an average price of $86.

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Bled:

A bus is $480 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Bled costing on average $566.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Bled is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 21m.

Other travel options to Bled take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Budapest and Bled including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Budapest to Bled among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $86 compared to roughly $135 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49. The journey takes 14h 46m versus 5h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Budapest to Bled

How to get from Budapest to Bled by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Budapest to Bled is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 AM15h56
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    9:56 PMBled, Central Bus Station
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 AM15h56
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    9:56 PMBled, Central Bus Station
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS632 · OS109
    11:15 AM2h45
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    2:00 PMKlagenfurt Airport
    $9121One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:50 PM17h48
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    6:38 AMBled, Central Bus Station
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM18h08
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    6:38 AMBled, Central Bus Station
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 AM18h43
    Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
    6:38 AMBled, Central Bus Station
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO536 · LO617
    12:45 PM3h35
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    4:20 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $2471One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO532 · LO615
    8:25 PM16h20
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    12:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $2471One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO538 · LO615
    5:30 PM19h15
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    12:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $2471One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest to Bled

Travel to Bled easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Bled.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Budapest and Bled including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Bled is a bus with an average price of $86.

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Bled:

A bus is $480 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Bled costing on average $566.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Bled is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 21m.

Other travel options to Bled take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 16m.

The distance from Budapest to Bled is approximately 245 miles (395 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Bled is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Bled as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Bled:
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Bled, Central Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Bled, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bled by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Bled by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Bled often also extend their vacation to go to Ljubljana, Zagreb, Trieste, Venice, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bled and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bled to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bled, you can enjoy a Lake Bled Pletna Boat Ride to the island, try the famous Bled Cream Cake at cafes around the lake, and go hiking in Triglav National Park. Activities include rowing on Lake Bled and attending cultural events at the Bled Festival Hall. Notable sights are Bled Castle with its panoramic views, the picturesque Lake Bled itself, Bled Island with the Church of the Assumption, the scenic Vintgar Gorge, and St. Martin's Parish Church.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Bled is ideal to explore Lake Bled, Bled Castle, and nearby attractions like Vintgar Gorge, while also enjoying leisurely activities such as boating or hiking.

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