A superconducting cable having improved transmission efficiency facilitates the laying operation and reduces heat intrusion. The superconducting cable comprises a first pipe 105 within which are accommodated a refrigerant passage section 101, a superconducting member 102 and an electrical insulating section 103, and a second pipe 106 arranged on the outer side of the first pipe. A vacuum heat insulating section 104 is provided between the first and second pipes. The second pipe is formed of a ferromagnetic material.