There are 5 ways to get from Venice to Bled by train, bus, car 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.
Recommended option
Train • 5h 31m
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 5m
3 alternative options
Train, bus • 7h 37m
Drive • 2h 49m
Shuttle • 4h 24m
Venice to Bled by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Bled is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Venice to Bled is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Bled. However, there are services departing from Venezia and arriving at Bled via Venezia, Viale Stazione and Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Venice and Bled is 304 km. The road distance is 290 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Bled without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Venice to Bled, including transfers.
Venice to Bled bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione station.
The best way to get from Venice to Bled is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 6h 5m.
Venice to Bled bus services, operated by Alpetour - Potovalna Agencija, D.O.O., arrive at Bled station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Bled is 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Venice to Bled.
- Distance: 303.6 km
- Duration: 5h 31m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Bled, Slovenia?
You can take a train from Venice to Bled via Villach Hbf, Lesce Bled, and Lesce ŽP in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venice to Bled via Venezia, Viale Stazione, Ljubljana bus station, and Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana in around 6h 5m.
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
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 Villach Hbf to Lesce Bled
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €26 - €29
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €18 - €26
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
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 Venezia, Viale Stazione to Ljubljana bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Bled bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Trieste to Bled bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +38670511611
- info@tripstair.com
- Website
- tripstair.com
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Ljubljana Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28
- Website
- https://tripstair.com/
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +386 4 201 31 00
- turizem@alpetour.si
- Website
- alpetour.si
Bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Bled
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Schedules at
- alpetour.si
- Phone
- 090 74 11
- info@arriva.si
- Website
- arriva.si
Bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Bled
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5 - €6
- Website
- https://arriva.si/en/
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- info@nomago.si
- Website
- nomago.si
Bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Bled
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €16
- Schedules at
- nomago.si
- Economy
- €6 - €16
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Bled
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40 - €410
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €40 - €60
- Private
- €210 - €410
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