Train Driver (m/f/d)
Salary
€51,600 – €51,600per year
Description
As a trained train driver (m/f/d) with a valid locomotive license, you will ensure safe and punctual train journeys for FlixTrain, primarily departing from Leipzig (also from Halle and Erfurt) and supporting other routes nationwide as needed. You will take responsibility for thousands of passengers daily, ensuring sustainable rail mobility. The role involves operating trains on the nationwide FlixTrain network, communicating with the control center, colleagues, and passengers, and maintaining a safe, punctual, and economical service. You will also handle preparatory and concluding tasks to ensure operational readiness and support shift work, including weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Completed training as a train driver (Triebfahrzeugführer:in)
- Valid driver's license TfV Class A+B1 or VDV 753 Class 3
- Very good German language skills (at least B2)
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Willingness to stay overnight for assignments in other cities
Languages
German
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Experience Level
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Benefits
Salary: Earn around €4,300 gross per month (from 5 years of professional experience) plus attractive supplements
Mobility: With your BahnCard100, you are flexibly mobile at all times – also in your free time
Travel benefits: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends and family
Paid travel to the place of work: A guest trip from your place of work to the start of the shift is reimbursed 100%
Paid hotel stays: For assignments away from home, you stay in comfortable hotels near the station
Strong cohesion: Regular team and company events that connect across locations and teams
Modern equipment: Company mobile phone and tablet ensure short distances and easy communication in everyday work
Work model: More predictability in everyday life: with five working days and two days off, you have a clear and reliable rhythm for work and leisure
Health and well-being offers: Discounted access to Urban Sports Club and access to confidential individual counseling and stress management measures
Learning & development: Intensive training and paid training, especially during the onboarding period
💰 Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€51,600/year
€4,300/month
Total Deductions
€18,411
36% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€2,765/mo
€33,189/year
Deduction Breakdown
🏛️ Income Tax€7,190
🏦 Pension Insurance€4,798
🏥 Health Insurance€4,515
🫶 Care Insurance€1,238
📋 Unemployment Insurance€670
🏠 Cost of Living in Leipzig
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
€700
Groceries
€260
Transport
€65
Utilities
€200
Internet
€35
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
€10
Gym/Month
€35
Coffee
€3
Beer (0.5L)
€3
Cinema
€10
Monthly Net Salary:€2,765
Comfortable Living:€1,322
Monthly Savings:€1,443 (52%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,443 monthly, which is €17,316 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Leipzig. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €51,600 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
Documents needed
Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
📍 Life in Leipzig
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Population
0.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
6.0
💻
Tech Scene
7.0
🌍
International
6.0
🚇
Public Transport
7.0
🚴
Bikeability
8.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
8.0
🚗
Car Free
7.0
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About Leipzig
- •Rapidly growing tech and creative scene
- •Very affordable compared to western cities
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Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Warm summers
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1600 sunshine hours/year
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Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare
- •University hospital
- •Good coverage
Quality: 8.0Access: 7.0
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Culture
- •Gewandhaus Orchestra
- •Spinnerei art district
🎉
Nightlife
- •Thriving club and bar scene
- •Karl-Liebknecht-Straße
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Recreation
- •Lake district nearby
- •Many parks and green spaces
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Cost of Living
- •Very affordable for a major German city
- •Rapidly rising rents but still cheap
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€700
⚡ Utilities:€200
🛒 Groceries:€260
🍽️ Dining out:€12
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Flix (parent of FlixBus and FlixTrain) is a European mobility provider running long-distance bus and train networks across 40+ countries under asset-light, tech-first operations.
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