How to travel from Salzburg to Bled

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Salzburg to Bled

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Bled among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a flight costs an average of $542.

Distance: 110 miles (178 km)

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$542

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$36

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$30

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$78

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4h 36m

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2h 36m

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3h 20m

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4h 2m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Bled is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Bled costing on average $36 (€30).

A bus is $513 (€424) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Bled costing on average $542 (€449).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Bled is by train with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Bled take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 2m.

Flight takes on average 4h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salzburg and Bled including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Bled among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $36 (€30) compared to roughly $78 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€35). The journey takes 3h 20m versus 2h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Salzburg to Bled

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

Our recommendation

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

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 891+ÖBBD 39+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 4201
    7:07 PM9h14
    Salzburg Hbf
    4:21 AMBled Jezero
    $241One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 891+ÖBBD 39+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 4201
    7:07 PM9h14
    Salzburg Hbf
    4:21 AMBled Jezero
    $241One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1103 · LH1460
    10:05 AM3h10
    Salzburg Airport
    1:15 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $7301One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 551+ÖBBD 313+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 4205
    8:07 AM3h26
    Salzburg Hbf
    11:33 AMBled Jezero
    $421One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 119+ÖBBD 319+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 4219
    4:07 PM3h31
    Salzburg Hbf
    7:38 PMBled Jezero
    $421One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 113+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 4213+ÖBBD 315
    10:07 AM4h36
    Salzburg Hbf
    2:43 PMBled Jezero
    $421One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1109+Air DolomitiLH1458
    6:00 AM3h35
    Salzburg Airport
    9:35 AMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $5411One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1109 · LH1460
    6:00 AM7h15
    Salzburg Airport
    1:15 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $7301One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1105 · LH1462
    2:20 PM7h25
    Salzburg Airport
    9:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $7301One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Salzburg to Bled

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Salzburg to Bled there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 61,22% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Salzburg to Bled. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Bled.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Bled including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Bled is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Bled costing on average $36 (€30).

A bus is $513 (€424) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Bled costing on average $542 (€449).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Bled is by train with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Bled take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 2m.

Flight takes on average 4h 36m.

The distance from Salzburg to Bled is approximately 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Bled is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Bled:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Bled Jezero.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Bled, Central Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Bled, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Bled by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bled by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti to go to Bled by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Salzburg to Bled:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg 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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