The men's 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 1960 Olympic Games took place between September 7 and September 8.

[1] The fastest three teams in each of the four heats advanced to the semifinal round.

Heat one Heat two Heat three Heat four The fastest three runners in each of the two heats advanced to the final round.

Heat one Heat two Key: WR = world record; DNF = did not finish