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Lake Bled by Rail

Eight-day rail journey from London to Lake Bled via Strasbourg and Verona

Illustration of Lake Bled by Rail

Tailor Made Rail's Lake Bled by Rail is an 8-day independent journey that begins in London and winds through five countries to reach the Slovenian lake resort, then returns via a sleeper train. You depart London on Eurostar, cross the Channel Tunnel to Paris, and board the TGV to Strasbourg for your first night. Day 2 takes you through the Alps to Verona in Italy. On Day 3, you travel to the Adriatic coast and then inland to Lake Bled, where you spend four nights at Hotel Lovec surrounded by the Julian Alps and forests. Days 5 and 6 are free to visit Bled Castle, take a boat cruise to the 17th-century church on Bled Island, or explore the nearby Alpine resort of Kranjska Gora. On Day 7, you depart for Vienna and board an overnight sleeper train in a private double cabin. The journey concludes on Day 8 when you arrive in Amsterdam, Brussels, or Paris and connect onward to Eurostar back to London. All rail travel in standard class, hotel breakfast, and seat reservations are included from GBP 1,199 per person in low season.

What to know before you look closer

  • Hotel names are listed as 'or similar', meaning your actual accommodation may differ from those named
  • The from-price of GBP 1,199 applies only in low season (November to March); high season (April to October) starts at GBP 1,399
  • Single supplements apply for sole occupancy; the pack does not state the amount
  • Days 5 and 6 at Lake Bled are free days with no guided activities or meals mentioned beyond breakfast

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Hotel des Vosges (or similar), Strasbourg

    London to Strasbourg

    Depart London on the Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel to Paris, then a short walk to the Gare de l'Est for a high-speed TGV service to Strasbourg.

  2. Day 2overnight: Hotel Giberti (or similar), Verona

    Strasbourg to Verona

    Head back to the station for the onward journey into Switzerland and through the Alps to Verona, with easy changes in Basel and Milan, arriving in time for dinner.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Hotel Lovec (or similar), Lake Bled

    Verona to Lake Bled

    Catch a train to Trieste on the Adriatic Coast, then a connecting service along the coast towards Slovenian capital Ljubljana and on to Lesce-Bled station, near the shoreline of Lake Bled.

  4. Day 4overnight: Hotel Lovec (or similar), Lake Bled

    Lake Bled

    Surrounded by forests and the Julian Alps, visit Bled Castle, take a boat cruise on the lake and see the 17th-century church on Bled Island.

  5. Day 5overnight: Hotel Lovec (or similar), Lake Bled

    Lake Bled

    Free day at Lake Bled; perhaps visit the nearby Alpine resort of Kranjska Gora.

  6. Day 6overnight: Hotel Lovec (or similar), Lake Bled

    Lake Bled

    Further free day to explore Lake Bled at leisure.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Aboard sleeper train to Amsterdam/Brussels/Paris

    Lake Bled to Vienna

    Depart Lesce-Bled railway station for the journey north via Villach across the Austrian border to Vienna, where you board a sleeper train.

  8. Day 8rail

    Arrive and connect to London

    Arrive the following morning in Amsterdam, Brussels or Paris (depending on the day's timetable) and connect onto the Eurostar back to London.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Travel on Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel from London to Paris, then take the TGV high-speed train to Strasbourg
  • Day 4At Lake Bled, visit Bled Castle, take a boat cruise on the lake, and see the 17th-century church on Bled Island, surrounded by the Julian Alps and forests
  • Day 7Board a sleeper train from Vienna in a private double cabin, departing for Amsterdam, Brussels, or Paris depending on the timetable

Included

  • All rail journeys, in standard class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 6 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Overnight sleeper from Vienna to Amsterdam in a private double cabin
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

Questions travellers ask

Is all the train travel included?
Yes. Tailor Made Rail includes all rail journeys in standard class, seat reservations where required, and an overnight sleeper cabin from Vienna to Amsterdam, Brussels, or Paris.
Is this a guided or independent tour?
It is an independent rail holiday. You travel on your own schedule with easy-to-follow travel documentation and emailed tickets. Days 5 and 6 at Lake Bled are free to explore as you wish.
What is included in the price?
The price includes all rail journeys in standard class, 6 nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast, seat reservations, a private double cabin on the sleeper train, travel documentation, email ticket despatch, and proactive rerouting in case of strikes.
Which trains do I travel on?
You travel on Eurostar (London to Paris), TGV (Paris to Strasbourg), regional trains through the Alps and along the Adriatic coast, and a sleeper train from Vienna to Amsterdam, Brussels, or Paris. Exact connections depend on availability.
When does the itinerary run?
Low season pricing (November to March) starts at GBP 1,199. High season pricing (April to October) starts at GBP 1,399. The pack does not list specific departure dates.
What are the hotel options?
Hotel des Vosges (or similar) in Strasbourg for 1 night, Giberti Hotel (or similar) in Verona for 1 night, and Hotel Lovec (or similar) in Lake Bled for 4 nights. All include breakfast.

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