Prague to Telč and Třebíč by Car: Two UNESCO Towns in One Day
Prague to Telč and Třebíč by Car: Two UNESCO Towns in One Day
Telč and Třebíč are two of the most beautiful small towns in Czechia, and they are far easier to reach by car than by public transport. Telč has a square lined with Renaissance and Baroque houses, and Třebíč has a Jewish Quarter and a medieval basilica that are both on the UNESCO list. From Prague it takes about two hours to reach Telč, and Třebíč is a short drive from there. This guide gives you the route, the highlights and practical tips.
~2 h
Prague to Telč by car
2
UNESCO towns in one trip
Included
Czech motorway vignette
Free
child seats with CarLove
The route
1
Prague to Jihlava on the D1
Follow the D1 motorway towards Brno and leave at the Jihlava exit. The motorway section takes about an hour and a half.
2
Jihlava to Telč
Continue on regional roads through the Vysočina highlands. The last part takes about half an hour.
3
Telč to Třebíč
Drive east through the countryside, about 40 to 50 minutes. Return to Prague via the D1 near Velké Meziříčí or through Jihlava.
What to see
Telč
The square and the chateau
A long square with arcaded Renaissance and Baroque houses, and a chateau on the edge of the old town. Allow two to three hours.
Třebíč Jewish Quarter
UNESCO site
A maze of narrow streets with around a hundred houses and two synagogues, one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Europe.
St Procopius Basilica
Romanesque and Gothic
A 13th-century basilica above the river, part of the UNESCO site together with the Jewish Quarter.
What makes Telč and Třebíč special
Telč’s long square
The historic centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. After a fire in 1530 the town was rebuilt in the Renaissance style, and the gabled houses around the square have kept their pastel colours and arcades. Fish ponds around the town once served as natural defences, and now give you an easy walk with a lovely view of the roofs.
The chateau and its gardens
The chateau at the edge of the square has Renaissance interiors, including richly decorated ceilings, and a garden. Several tour routes are offered, so check which are running on the day of your visit.
Třebíč’s Jewish Quarter
One of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Europe, with narrow lanes, old houses, two synagogues and a large Jewish cemetery. It is often described as the first Jewish monument outside Israel to be placed on the UNESCO list. Walk slowly and read the plaques, because the details are what make it special.
St Procopius Basilica
Founded as part of a Benedictine monastery in the 13th century, this Romanesque-Gothic church above the river has a crypt and a view over the town from its tower. It is quiet even in summer.
How long does it take to drive from Prague to Telč?
About two hours via the D1 motorway towards Brno, leaving at Jihlava and continuing on regional roads. Třebíč is a short drive further, so the two towns fit one long day.
Can I visit Telč and Třebíč in one day?
Yes, if you start early. Public transport takes much longer, with several changes, while a car lets you visit both towns and return the same evening. For a calmer trip stay one night.
What is UNESCO-listed in Třebíč?
The Jewish Quarter and the St Procopius Basilica, inscribed in 2003, plus the old Jewish cemetery above the town.
Do I need a vignette?
Yes, for the D1 motorway. The Czech motorway vignette is included in your CarLove rental.
Is parking easy in Telč and Třebíč?
Both are small towns with paid car parks near the centre. Park once and walk. Arrive early at weekends and in summer.
Is this trip good in winter?
Yes, the towns are beautiful in winter, and winter tyres are fitted free of charge from 1 November to 31 March. Check road conditions on the Vysočina plateau before you go.
Book a car for your trip to Telč and Třebíč
Fleet of 200+ cars under 2 years old, from 19 euros per day. Czech motorway vignette included.
