Gothenburg to Tampere: Road Trip Guide & Distance

487.1 miles 783.9 km · straight line
584.5 miles estimated 940.7 km · driving distance
11h 46min estimated drive time
SEK 1101 - SEK 1355 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Gothenburg from Tampere?

The distance from Gothenburg to Tampere is 487.1 miles (783.9 km) as the crow flies. Tampere is located NE of Gothenburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 584.5 miles, taking about 11h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Gothenburg is in Sweden, while Tampere is in Finland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gothenburg and Tampere. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Gothenburg to Tampere

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 46min SEK 1101 - SEK 1355 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 7min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 11min $70–$205* Comfort

Quick Facts

Gothenburg
57.71°N, 11.97°E
Europe/Stockholm
12m elevation
Tampere
61.50°N, 23.76°E
Europe/Helsinki
77m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients