Quick answer: Ljubljana Airport (LJU) is about 35 km from Lake Bled, a 30-minute drive on the A2 motorway. The cheapest way is the direct Arriva bus (about €4 per person, daytime only). A shared shuttle costs about €15–25 per person. A private transfer with us costs €65 per car for up to 8 passengers, door to door, with free pickups between 05:30 and 23:30.
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Compare all options from Ljubljana Airport to Bled
| Option | Price | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (Tanya Guide) | €65 per car, up to 8 people, tolls and fees included | About 30 min, door to door | Groups, families, luggage, early or late arrivals |
| Direct Arriva bus | About €4 per person on weekdays, less at weekends | About 30 min, plus the walk from Bled bus stop | Solo travelers with light luggage and daytime flights |
| Shared shuttle (GoOpti, Nomago) | About €15–25 per person | 30–45 min, may stop for other passengers | Solo travelers or couples who want door to door at a lower price |
| Taxi | From about €85, depending on service level and car class | About 30 min | Last-minute arrivals without a booking |
| Train | A few euros per leg | Around 2 hours or more, with changes | Rail fans who are not in a hurry |
| Rental car | Rental price, fuel and the motorway vignette | About 30 min | Exploring beyond Bled |
Bus, shuttle and taxi prices are set by their operators and change with season and demand. Check the operator before you travel. Our private transfer price is fixed.
How much does a private transfer cost per person?
Our price is per car, not per passenger, so the more of you travel, the less each person pays.
| Passengers | Price per person (private transfer, €65 per car) |
|---|---|
| 1 | €65.00 |
| 2 | €32.50 |
| 3 | €21.67 |
| 4 | €16.25 |
| 6 | €10.83 |
| 8 | €8.13 |
For four or more people, a private transfer costs about the same per person as a shared shuttle ticket, without other stops and without waiting for a timetable.
How do I get from Ljubljana Airport to Bled?
Ljubljana Airport (LJU) is the closest airport to Lake Bled, about 35 km away. There are four practical ways to make the trip. A private transfer takes about 30 minutes door to door and costs €65 per car for up to 8 passengers with us. The direct Arriva bus also takes about 30 minutes and costs around €4 per person, but it runs on a daytime timetable and drops you at the Bled bus stop. A shared shuttle such as GoOpti or Nomago costs about €15–25 per person and can include extra stops. A taxi from the airport usually starts around €85, depending on the service level and car class. There is no train at the airport. For four or more people, the price per person of a private transfer is close to a shuttle ticket.
Is there a direct bus from Ljubljana Airport to Bled?
Yes. Arriva runs a direct line between the stop “Brnik/airport Ljubljana” and Bled, and the ride takes about 30 minutes. A ticket costs around €4 on weekdays and less at weekends. The line runs in the daytime only, roughly every hour in summer and less often at other times of the year, so check the current timetable on arriva.si before you book your flight.
The bus is a good choice if you travel alone, carry light luggage and land during the day. It is less comfortable with children, strollers or several suitcases, because you carry everything from the Bled bus stop to your accommodation yourself. If your flight is delayed, the timetable does not change.
How much is a taxi from Ljubljana Airport to Bled?
A taxi from Ljubljana Airport to Bled starts from about €85, depending on the service level and car class. Always agree the price before you get in. If you want to know the cost in advance, book a private transfer instead: ours is €65 for the whole car with up to 8 passengers, tolls and fees included, and we track your flight.
Is a shared shuttle (GoOpti, Nomago) worth it?
A shared shuttle costs about €15–25 per person and takes 30–45 minutes. You share the van with other passengers, so the vehicle may stop at several places before yours and you travel on the operator’s timetable. It works well for one or two people who want door to door at a low price. For three or more, compare the total: a private transfer is €65 for everyone.
Private transfer from Ljubljana Airport to Bled with Tanya Guide
We drive this route regularly. Our driver Pavel lives in Bohinjska Bela near Bled and has driven guests around Slovenia since 2024. You travel in an Opel Vivaro Long minivan with space for up to 8 passengers and 8 suitcases.
What is included in €65
- The whole car for your group, tolls and fees included
- Pickup at arrivals with a name sign, and 60 minutes of free waiting. We track your flight, so a delay costs you nothing.
- Early and late pickups at no extra charge between 05:30 and 23:30
- 2 child seats, free. Tell us how many children travel when you book.
- Wi-Fi, USB charging, air conditioning and bottled water on board. Pets are welcome.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
How it works
- Book. Write to us on WhatsApp or pay online. Send your date, flight number and the address of your accommodation in Bled.
- Get your confirmation. You receive it within an hour, with the driver’s contact details and the exact meeting point.
- Meet your driver. Pavel waits at arrivals with a sign and takes you to your door in Bled.
Our team answers on WhatsApp within 5 minutes between 08:00 and 22:30 Slovenian time.
“Very easy to communicate with and smooth transfer. Booked 2 more times in same trip.”
Steve Hamilton, Google review
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Can I go from Ljubljana Airport to Bled by train or rental car?
Train. There is no railway station at the airport. You would take a bus to Ljubljana, then a train to Lesce-Bled station, which is about 4 km from the lake. In total it usually takes around two hours or more. It only makes sense if you love trains and have time.
Rental car. The drive takes about 30 minutes. Take the A2 motorway toward Jesenice and leave at the Lesce–Bled exit. You need a Slovenian motorway vignette, and rental desks are at the airport. A car makes sense if you plan to explore beyond Bled.
Which airport is closest to Lake Bled?
Ljubljana Airport (LJU) is the closest airport to Lake Bled: 35 km, about 30 minutes by car. Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) in Austria is the next closest, about 55 minutes by private transfer (€140 with us). Venice Marco Polo is around three hours away. For most travelers, flying to Ljubljana is the simplest choice. See all our airport routes.
Lake Bled to Ljubljana Airport: the way back
The return trip works the same way: a private transfer from Bled to the airport costs €65 per car, and we advise leaving Bled 3 hours before your flight. Details are on the Bled to Ljubljana Airport transfer page.
Which option should you choose?
- Travelling alone with light luggage, daytime flight, small budget: the Arriva bus.
- One or two people who want door to door at a low price: a shared shuttle.
- Three or more people, children, a lot of luggage, or an early or late flight: a private transfer.
- Exploring beyond Bled: a rental car.
- No booking and no plan: a taxi at the airport.
Arriving at night? Read how to get to Bled at night.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bled from Ljubljana Airport?
Bled is about 35 km from Ljubljana Airport. The drive takes about 30 minutes on the A2 motorway.
How much is a private transfer from Ljubljana Airport to Bled?
Our private transfer costs €65 per car for up to 8 passengers, with tolls and fees included.
How much is a taxi from Ljubljana Airport to Bled?
A taxi starts from about €85, depending on the service level and car class. Agree the price before you start.
Is there a direct bus from Ljubljana Airport to Bled?
Yes. Arriva runs a direct daytime line that takes about 30 minutes. Check the current timetable on arriva.si, because there are fewer departures outside summer.
Is there a train from Ljubljana Airport to Bled?
No. There is no railway station at the airport. You need a bus to Ljubljana first, then a train to Lesce-Bled.
What if my flight is late?
We track your flight and wait for you. The first 60 minutes of waiting at the airport are free.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes, 2 child seats are free. Tell us how many children travel when you book.
Can I get from Bled back to the airport the same way?
Yes. The Bled to Ljubljana Airport transfer costs the same €65 per car. We advise leaving Bled 3 hours before your flight.
Should I go to Bled first or to Ljubljana first?
Bled is north of the airport and Ljubljana is south of it. If Bled is on your plan, going there first saves you from driving the same stretch twice.
Can you pick me up at night or very early?
Pickups between 05:30 and 23:30 are free of extra charge. For other times, write to us on WhatsApp and we will tell you if we can do it.
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€65 per car, up to 8 passengers, fixed price. Confirmation within an hour.
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About this guide. Written by Tanya of Tanya Guide (KUC d.o.o., Bohinjska Bela 14, 4263 Slovenia). Our transfers are driven by Pavel. Licensed and insured transfer service, licence no. 015626/BGD54-8-2349/2025. Contact: WhatsApp +386 71 301 651. Bus, shuttle and taxi prices come from the operators and from current listings, checked in November 2026.