Driving from Turku to Västerås
Västerås lies 331 km (205 mi) west of Turku, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 403 km (251 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Turku | Västerås | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Finland | Sweden |
| Population | 206,655 | 127,799 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Postal codes | 20100–20960 | 720 01–728 20 |
Clocks in Västerås are 1 h behind Turku right now, so a 5 h 3 min journey lands only 4 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Västerås
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 Turku to Västerås
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Staying in Västerås
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Common questions
How far is Västerås from Turku?
331 km (205 mi) in a straight line, west of Turku; by road roughly 403 km (251 mi).
How long does it take to get from Turku to Västerås by car?
About 5 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Turku and Västerås?
Västerås is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Stockholm against Europe/Helsinki).
What currency do I need in Västerås?
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.