Driving from Hamburg to Turku
Turku lies 1,065 km (662 mi) north-east of Hamburg, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 15 min without stops, over roughly 1,299 km (807 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Hamburg | Turku | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Finland |
| Population | 2 million | 206,655 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 20100–20960 |
Clocks in Turku are 1 h ahead of Hamburg right now, so a 16 h 15 min journey lands 17 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Turku
Crossing from Germany into Finland: the dialling code becomes +358; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book car hire from Hamburg to Turku
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Staying in Turku
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Common questions
How far is Turku from Hamburg?
1,065 km (662 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Hamburg; by road roughly 1,299 km (807 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Turku by car?
About 16 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Turku?
Turku is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Helsinki against Europe/Berlin).
What currency do I need in Turku?
The Euro (EUR).
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.