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Turku to Umeå by bus

Umeå lies 390 km (242 mi) north of Turku, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 7 h 14 min including stops, over roughly 475 km (295 mi) of road.

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TurkuUmeå
CountryFinlandSweden
Population206,655130,224
Elevation22 m (72 ft)24 m (79 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki)UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm)
Postal codes20100–20960900 01–908 50

Clocks in Umeå are 1 h behind Turku right now, so a 7 h 14 min journey lands only 6 h 14 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Umeå

Crossing from Finland into Sweden: money changes from the Euro to the Krona (SEK); the dialling code becomes +46; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.

Where to book buses from Turku to Umeå

FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Umeå

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Common questions

How far is Umeå from Turku?

390 km (242 mi) in a straight line, north of Turku; by road roughly 475 km (295 mi).

How long does it take to get from Turku to Umeå by bus?

About 7 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Turku and Umeå?

Umeå is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Stockholm against Europe/Helsinki).

What currency do I need in Umeå?

The Krona (SEK).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.