The men's 200 metre breaststroke event at the 1960 Olympic Games took place between 26 and 30 August.
Six heats were held; the swimmers with the sixteen fastest times advanced to the Semifinals. Because there were three swimmers with a time of 2:42.4, a swim-off was held to determine the two that would advance.
Key
Two heats were held; the fastest eight swimmers advanced to the Finals. Those that advanced are highlighted.