Day trip from Uppsala to Västerås
Västerås lies 67 km (41 mi) south-west of Uppsala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 67 km (41 mi) apart, Västerås is a realistic day trip from Uppsala: about 1 h 5 min each way by road.
| Uppsala | Västerås | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sweden | Sweden |
| Population | 177,074 | 127,799 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Postal codes | 741 51–759 00 | 720 01–728 20 |
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Staying in Västerås
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Common questions
How far is Västerås from Uppsala?
67 km (41 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Uppsala; by road roughly 81 km (50 mi).
How long does it take to get from Uppsala to Västerås by road?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Uppsala and Västerås?
No, both are on Europe/Stockholm at the moment.
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.