Driving from Moscow to Uppsala
Uppsala lies 1,263 km (785 mi) north-west of Moscow, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 15 min without stops, over roughly 1,540 km (957 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Moscow | Uppsala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Sweden |
| Population | 10.4 million | 177,074 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
Clocks in Uppsala are 1 h behind Moscow right now, so a 19 h 15 min journey lands only 18 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Uppsala
Crossing from Russia into Sweden: money changes from the Ruble 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 Moscow to Uppsala
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Staying in Uppsala
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Common questions
How far is Uppsala from Moscow?
1,263 km (785 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Moscow; by road roughly 1,540 km (957 mi).
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Uppsala by car?
About 19 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Moscow and Uppsala?
Uppsala is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Stockholm against Europe/Moscow).
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.