Driving from Umeå to Turku
Turku lies 390 km (242 mi) south of Umeå, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 57 min without stops, over roughly 475 km (295 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Umeå | Turku | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sweden | Finland |
| Population | 130,224 | 206,655 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) |
| Postal codes | 900 01–908 50 | 20100–20960 |
Clocks in Turku are 1 h ahead of Umeå right now, so a 5 h 57 min journey lands 6 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Turku
Crossing from Sweden into Finland: money changes from the Krona to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +358; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book car hire from Umeå to Turku
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Staying in Turku
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Common questions
How far is Turku from Umeå?
390 km (242 mi) in a straight line, south of Umeå; by road roughly 475 km (295 mi).
How long does it take to get from Umeå to Turku by car?
About 5 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Umeå and Turku?
Turku is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Helsinki against Europe/Stockholm).
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.