Driving from Espoo to Uppsala
Uppsala lies 391 km (243 mi) west of Espoo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 58 min without stops, over roughly 477 km (297 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Espoo | Uppsala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Finland | Sweden |
| Population | 323,910 | 177,074 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Postal codes | 02100–02980 | 741 51–759 00 |
Clocks in Uppsala are 1 h behind Espoo right now, so a 5 h 58 min journey lands only 4 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Uppsala
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 car hire from Espoo to Uppsala
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Staying in Uppsala
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Common questions
How far is Uppsala from Espoo?
391 km (243 mi) in a straight line, west of Espoo; by road roughly 477 km (297 mi).
How long does it take to get from Espoo to Uppsala by car?
About 5 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Espoo and Uppsala?
Uppsala is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Stockholm against Europe/Helsinki).
What currency do I need in Uppsala?
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.