The train covers 696 kilometres (432 mi) in 9 hours and 53 minutes with stoppage at Cipeundeuy, Tasikmalaya, Ciamis [id], Banjar, Kroya, Kutoarjo, Yogyakarta, Solo Balapan, Madiun, Kertosono, Jombang, and Mojokerto.

This train runs in the morning from Bandung to Surabaya Gubeng or vice versa, and arrives at the destination at evening/night.

In the journey Bandung to Surabaya, passengers can enjoy the beautiful panorama of the eastern part of Parahyangan mountainous region.

The word "Argo" (Javanese for "mountain") is a brand name of superior executive train services by KAI, while the word "Wilis" is taken from Mount Wilis, a 2,169 metres (7,116 ft) high mountain with its highest peak in the Bajulan, Nganjuk Regency, East Java.

[citation needed] In September 2021, Argo Wilis shortened travel time and increased speed to 120 km/hour.

[6] The train consists of 7-9 executive passenger coach, 1 dining car, and 1 power carriage.