Which place is cheaper, Bled or Lucerne?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Lucerne or Bled?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Lucerne and Bled. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Lucerne or Bled?
Lucerne
Lucerne is a relatively small city in the center of Switzerland. It is located across the lake from Altdorf and it has a thriving tourism industry. It's close proximity to many of the major sights in the country make it a great base for exploration. Many people use it as a jumping off point for exploring Mount Rigi and the Rutli Meadow.
Bled
Bled is an incredibly scenic place, on the east side of Lake Bled. The lake is a beautiful, rich, emerald green. There's a small island in the middle of the lake where you'll find a nice white chapel. The lake is surrounded by striking green mountains, among which you'll find the Bled Castle overlooking the scene. Bled also offers access to the nearby Triglav National Park, a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies. Within the national park you'll find countless waterfalls and the lovely Lake Bohinj. You can find plenty of opportunities for mountain climbing, rafting, and hiking. There's even a cable car if you're looking for an easy way to get some good views of the mountains and landscape.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Switzerland, The Best 2-Week Tours in Switzerland, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLucerne $302Bled $146
The average daily cost (per person) in Lucerne is $302, while the average daily cost in Bled is $146. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Lucerne and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLucerne $159Bled $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLucerne $318Bled $130
Compare Hotels in Lucerne and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Lucerne or Bled? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Lucerne Hotel Prices and Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lucerne $15Bled $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lucerne
Also for Lucerne, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- St Moritz: Private transfer from Zurich airport to St Moritz: $597
- Private direct transfer from Lucerne to Basel, local driver: $246
- Private Transfer from Lucerne to Zurich Airport: $327
- Private Transfer from Lucerne to Basel, Basel Port, Airport: $428
- Private Transfer between Lucerne & Engelberg / Mount Titlis: $201
- From Canyoning in Interlaken w/ Return Transfer: $308
- From Basel, Basel Port, Airport: Private Transfer to Lucerne: $428
- Bad Ragaz Resorts to Zurich Airport ZRH - Departure Transfer: $126
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bled
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Tolmin to Ljubljana city: $225
- Private Transfer from Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $181
- Private transfer from Tržič to Ljubljana city: $149
- Private Taxi Transfer from Bled to Ljubljana Airport (Brnik): $137
- Get a Transfer for you, Family, Group of Cyclists, hikers-around Julian Alps: $24
- Bohinj Lake: Convenient Transfer to/from Bled Central: $22
Is it cheaper to fly into Lucerne or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Lucerne change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayLucerne $125Bled $57
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lucerne $39Bled $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lucerne
For Lucerne, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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1 Day Bicycle Rental$39
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The Swiss Transport Museum Entrance Fee$41
Tours and Activities in Lucerne
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lucerne.
- 3 Hour Lucerne City Walking Tour with Local Guide: $83
- A Wonderful Private Christmas Tour in Lucerne: $1,191
- Attraction Ticket: Mt. Titlis by Train and Cableway from Lucerne: $288
- Attraction Ticket: Mt. Titlis by Train from Lucerne: $275
- Beer Tasting Tour in Lucerne: $160
- Best of Lucerne Walking Photography Tour: $205
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Beverly Hills of Lucerne Tour: $224
- CLOY Crash Landing On You Hanging Bridge Sigriswil Quick Tour: $133
- CabriO World's first Open Top Cable Car Ticket to Mt Stanserhorn: $105
- City Tour Plus Lucerne by Etuktuk: $109
- Early morning tour: $213
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bled
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bled's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Rafting$109
Tours and Activities in Bled
For Bled, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hour Scenic Quad Tour in Bled: $167
- 4 hours Fratarica Canyoning Adventure: $125
- 7 Alpine Wonders- Day Tour Bled, Soca valley, Slovenia : $190
- Adventure Day: Rafting and Canyoning: $174
- Bled Castle Skip the Line Entry Ticket with Audio Guide: $32
- Bled eBike Tour: $116
- Bled eBike Tour : $118
- Bled lake day tour from Ljubljana: $129
- 3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure: $64
- City Highlights Tour with Hiking & Bled Cream Cake: $158
- EBike Tour Lake Bled & Triglav National Park Private: $257
- Europe's Longest Zipline Adventure over Dolinka River: $111
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLucerne $25Bled $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Lucerne
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lucerne:
- Walking and Boat Tour with Cheese & Wine Tasting: $112
- Lake Lucerne Region Wine Tasting: $314
- Private Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $326
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bled
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bled are as follows:
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Bottle of Champagne$21
Sample the Local Flavors in Bled
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bled:
- Slovenian wine tasting at Hotel Triglav Bled's wine cellar: $35
- Wine Tasting Bled with a sommelier: $68
- 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $69
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lucerne and Bled, we can see that Lucerne is more expensive. And not only is Bled much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bled would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bled and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Lucerne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lucerne than you might in Bled.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lucerne Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lucerne or Bled?
Lucerne has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Lucerne and Bled, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Lucerne or Bled?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Lucerne or Bled in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lucerne and Bled. Most visitors come to Lucerne for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Lucerne is cooler than Bled. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lucerne in July average around 21°C (70°F), and Bled averages at about 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bled this time of the year. In Lucerne, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lucerne usually receives less sunshine than Bled during summer. Lucerne gets 241 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lucerne usually receives more rain than Bled. Lucerne gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLucerne 21°C (70°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Lucerne or Bled in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lucerne as well as Bled. The autumn months attract visitors to Lucerne because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Lucerne is generally cooler than Bled. Daily temperatures in Lucerne average around 13°C (56°F), and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In the autumn, Lucerne often gets less sunshine than Bled. Lucerne gets 120 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun.
Lucerne usually gets less rain in October than Bled. Lucerne gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLucerne 13°C (56°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Lucerne or Bled in the Winter?
Both Bled and Lucerne are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Lucerne this time of year.
It's quite cold in Lucerne in the winter. Lucerne is much colder than Bled in the winter. The daily temperature in Lucerne averages around 3°C (37°F) in January, and Bled fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
Lucerne usually receives less sunshine than Bled during winter. Lucerne gets 55 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lucerne usually receives more rain than Bled. Lucerne gets 77 mm (3 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLucerne 3°C (37°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Lucerne or Bled in the Spring?
Both Bled and Lucerne during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Lucerne for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Lucerne is cooler than Bled. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lucerne in April average around 12°C (53°F), and Bled averages at about 13°C (56°F).
In the spring, Lucerne often gets less sunshine than Bled. Lucerne gets 150 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun.
Lucerne usually gets less rain in April than Bled. Lucerne gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLucerne 12°C (53°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Lucerne
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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