Driving from Gothenburg to Uppsala
Uppsala lies 405 km (252 mi) north-east of Gothenburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 10 min without stops, over roughly 494 km (307 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Gothenburg | Uppsala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sweden | Sweden |
| Population | 608,462 | 177,074 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
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Staying in Uppsala
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Common questions
How far is Uppsala from Gothenburg?
405 km (252 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Gothenburg; by road roughly 494 km (307 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gothenburg to Uppsala by car?
About 6 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gothenburg and Uppsala?
No, both are on Europe/Stockholm at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.